The BEATLES - *WHITE ALBUM* - 1968 - *MONO* - 1st PRESSING - VG

	£		103
	$		136

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The BEATLES
WHITE ALBUM

This is a complete original package (apart from the four photos) in average condition but still very playable and of course, comes in the more desirable 'Mono' format
I have given a detailed description, below, so please understand that it won't miraculously turn into a mint package in the post

1968 - Mono 1st pressing PMC 7067 / 68 XEX 709-1 / 710-2 / 711-1 / 712-1 1-RG / 2GMG / 3-OA / 4-HL
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Visually:
Graded against reflected daylight which will show any significant imperfections - (there will always be wispy handling/bag removal lines under a search light)
VG / EX
Although frequently played, disc 1 only displays just a few surface lines, mainly side 1 - disc 2 looks brilliant with just a few tiny marks (hard to find this good)



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Audio:
VG- / VG / EX- / EX-
The album improves as you play through both discs - the most frequently played side 1 (a common problem with 'White' albums) struggles to match the other 3 for performance quality:
Side 1: Some peak wear in places - a few clicks on the opening run in - a short 'shush' sound on track 2 - some mild random 'pops/clicks', largely overpowered by the songs themselves - no skips or repeats
Side 2: A little peak wear in places - plays great - no repetitive clicks, skips or repeats
Side 1: Played and handled less, it delivers a near flawless performance - the odd 'pop' -  mainly silent run ins and clear mono sound
Side 2: More or less the same as side 1
All four sides play through without any skips or repeats or loud clicks - hard to find in any original Mono package

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Labels:
EX-
Great condition - no writing or sticker residue - expected spindle trials from frequently played discs


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Cover:
VG+            Hard to grade a white album cover, most are in bad condition - this one is better than most but being plain white, shows every blemish - overall, no major faults - evenly toned to a creamy colour -  although a high number, the back panel has no indicator - the spine is rubbed but all text is legible - photos show its condition best


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Inner sleeves:
VG
   Original, correct, single die cut - intact - just age related general wear


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Lyrics poster:
VG
Genuine original - intact - just age related general wear

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Photos:
EX
Missing originals, these are later replacements from the '70's


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All records are thoroughly cleaned and I will of course, continue with the surreal requirement of separating the disc from the cover, even though they have been together now for over 50 years and have left a lasting impression :-) 

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